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To: Cogito Ergo Sum who wrote (207850)9/15/2024 10:20:11 AM
From: Pogeu Mahone  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 217542
 
Please make an effort to label propaganda as propaganda.

China is building 2 new coal fired energy plants per week.

Coal power plants typically have a lifespan of 40 to 50 years,

Mar 2, 2023 — China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries, report finds · What's driving the new permitting of Chinese coal plants?

According to recent reports, China is currently building the equivalent of roughly two new coal-fired power plants per week, which translates to approximately eight new coal plants per month.

Key points about China's coal plant construction:



  • High approval rate:
    China has been approving new coal power projects at a rapid pace, with some reports stating they are permitting two new coal plants per week.



  • Climate concerns:
    This rapid construction of coal plants raises concerns about China's ability to meet its climate goals.



  • Global impact:
    China is responsible for a significant portion of new coal power construction globally.



Will China phase out coal?

In September, former climate envoy Xie Zhenhua told the COP28 climate talks that it would be "unrealistic to completely phase out fossil fuel energy". China will continue using coal despite a massive ramp-up in renewable generation, which will make up 88% of China's power generation mix in 2050, the report predicts.Apr 22, 2024